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Founders’ Spotlight: John D. Millett

Posted on July 11, 2013 by chris

John D. Millett was a visionary 20th century educator who was instrumental in the founding of Wright State. As president of Miami University, one of Wright State’s two parent institutions, John was a vital player in the push for a … Continue reading →

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50 Years Ago Today in WSU History: Groundbreaking Ceremony

Posted on May 31, 2013 by chris

50 years ago today, in a remote pasture between Airway Road and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the first shovel hit the ground for the construction of the Dayton Campus of Miami University and Ohio State University. This was to be … Continue reading →

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New Exhibit: Founders’ Quad

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Lisa Rickey

Did you ever wonder how the four buildings on the Quad (or, more formally, the “Founders’ Quadrangle”) got their names? The Quad buildings were named for four men who were crucial to the founding of the Wright State University, which … Continue reading →

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